Sleep Easy’s dreamy compositions kicked the night off, and despite his chosen moniker, there certainly weren’t any yawns during his standout showcase. We’ve caught this young singer-songwriter before but we’ve never been this impressed. It’s astounding what Syndicate’s sound system lent to Sleep Easy’s work because everything from his spoken-word poetry to his possessed command of a variety of instruments seemed that much more immersive. Not to be outdone, Japanese-born jazz pianist Aya Sekine went out next to put together a completely experimental, improvisational performance alongside visualist mad man Brandon Tay. The amount of off-the-cuff imagination on display was as sensational as it was scary, but then again, that’s just how Syndicate rolls!